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Effect of Reiki on Neuropathic Pain Severity and Sleep Quality in Patients With Diabetic Neuropathy

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - 70 YearsAllTC Erciyes University
NCT06668623 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

The study is planned to be conducted in a mixed research design with quantitative and qualitative types. The quantitative phase of the study was planned as a single-blind, randomized controlled study with Reiki group, Sham Reiki group and control group designs in order to examine the effect of second-level (remote application) Reiki applied to patients with diabetic neuropathy for 20 minutes a day for four days on pain intensity, neuropathic pain intensity (DN4 Questionnaire) total scores and sleep quality. The qualitative study will be conducted with 4 people from the Reiki and Sham Reiki groups, a total of 8 patients, one week after the application, using the individual in-depth interview method and a semi-structured questionnaire.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Over 18 years of age * No communication problems * Communicating in Turkish * No diagnosis of mental illness * Willingness to participate in the study * Being competent enough to answer forms and surveys * VAS pain intensity 3 and above * 4 Question Neuropathic Pain score 4 and above * Not having received Reiki treatment Exclusion Criteria: * Receiving a different illness and treatment during the therapy process * Leaving Reiki practice * Psychiatric illness * Becoming a Reiki practitioner or instructor * Cerebrovascular disease * Receiving Reiki practice
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What it tests

  • Reiki Group
  • Sham Reiki Group
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Where

1 site
Kayseri City Hospital
Kayseri, Turkey (Türkiye)
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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